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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 317.84 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 317.84 and 142.98 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 317.84 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/317.84 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 317.84 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 45,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,444.05/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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