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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 318.66 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 318.66 and 142.46 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 318.66 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/318.66 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 318.66 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 45,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394.71/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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