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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 321.37 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 321.37 and 144.37 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 321.37 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/321.37 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 321.37 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 46,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396.19/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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