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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 318.06 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 318.06 and 143.15 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 318.06 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/318.06 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 318.06 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 45,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530.29/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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