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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.00, 317.32 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.00, 317.32 and 142.65 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.00 : 317.32 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.00/317.32 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.00x = 317.32 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.00x = 45,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,265.34/230.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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