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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 318.78 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 318.78 and 143.54 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 318.78 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/318.78 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 318.78 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 45,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757.68/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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