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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 321.13 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 321.13 and 149.75 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 321.13 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/321.13 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 321.13 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 48,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,089.00/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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