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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 318.82 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 318.82 and 143.60 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 318.82 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/318.82 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 318.82 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 45,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,782.55/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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