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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 318.29 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 318.29 and 143.32 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 318.29 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/318.29 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 318.29 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 45,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,616.61/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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