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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 318.26 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 318.26 and 143.30 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 318.26 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/318.26 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 318.26 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 45,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606.02/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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