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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 318.74 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 318.74 and 143.55 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 318.74 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/318.74 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 318.74 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 45,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755.13/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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