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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 317.60 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 317.60 and 142.72 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 317.60 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/317.60 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 317.60 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 45,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,327.87/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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