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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 317.66 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 317.66 and 142.82 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 317.66 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/317.66 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 317.66 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 45,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,365.90/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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