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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 318.47 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 318.47 and 142.23 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 318.47 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/318.47 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 318.47 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 45,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,296.34/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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