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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 317.35 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 317.35 and 141.49 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 317.35 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/317.35 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 317.35 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 44,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.85/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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