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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 318.08 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 318.08 and 143.19 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 318.08 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/318.08 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 318.08 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 45,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,545.88/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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