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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 317.82 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 317.82 and 143.07 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 317.82 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/317.82 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 317.82 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 45,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,470.51/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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