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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 318.38 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 318.38 and 143.46 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 318.38 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/318.38 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 318.38 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 45,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,674.08/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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