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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 317.85 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 317.85 and 143.10 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 317.85 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/317.85 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 317.85 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 45,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484.34/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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