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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.17, 317.54 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.17, 317.54 and 142.69 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.17 : 317.54 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.17/317.54 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.17x = 317.54 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.17x = 45,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308.28/230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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