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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 318.02 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 318.02 and 141.92 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 318.02 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/318.02 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 318.02 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 45,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133.40/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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