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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 317.14 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 317.14 and 147.12 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 317.14 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/317.14 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 317.14 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 46,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657.64/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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