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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 317.96 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 317.96 and 143.12 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 317.96 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/317.96 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 317.96 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 45,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506.44/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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