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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 317.78 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 317.78 and 147.42 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 317.78 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/317.78 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 317.78 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 46,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847.13/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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