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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.03, 317.36 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.03, 317.36 and 142.73 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.03 : 317.36 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.03/317.36 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.03x = 317.36 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.03x = 45,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295.21/230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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