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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 317.34 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 317.34 and 142.68 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 317.34 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/317.34 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 317.34 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 45,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,278.07/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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