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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 317.94 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 317.94 and 143.08 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 317.94 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/317.94 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 317.94 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 45,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490.86/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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