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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.51, 317.82 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.51, 317.82 and 143.03 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.51 : 317.82 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.51/317.82 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.51x = 317.82 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.51x = 45,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,459.13/230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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