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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 317.96 and 142.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 317.96 and 142.99 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 317.96 = 142.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/317.96 = 142.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 317.96 × 142.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 45,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465.10/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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