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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.87, 318.49 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.87, 318.49 and 143.48 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.87 : 318.49 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.87/318.49 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.87x = 318.49 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.87x = 45,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697.38/230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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