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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 318.17 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 318.17 and 143.25 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 318.17 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/318.17 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 318.17 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 45,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,577.85/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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