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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 317.72 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 317.72 and 147.51 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 317.72 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/317.72 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 317.72 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 46,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866.08/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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