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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.01, 317.32 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.01, 317.32 and 142.53 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.01 : 317.32 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.01/317.32 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.01x = 317.32 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.01x = 45,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,227.62/230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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