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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.15, 317.54 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.15, 317.54 and 142.80 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.15 : 317.54 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.15/317.54 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.15x = 317.54 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.15x = 45,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344.00/230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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