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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 318.18 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 318.18 and 143.32 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 318.18 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/318.18 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 318.18 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 45,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601.56/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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