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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 318.50 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 318.50 and 143.52 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 318.50 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/318.50 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 318.50 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 45,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,711.12/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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