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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 345.77 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 345.77 and 143.63 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 345.77 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/345.77 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 345.77 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 49,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,660.50/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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