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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 317.28 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 317.28 and 141.47 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 317.28 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/317.28 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 317.28 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 44,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,885.60/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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