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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.81 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.81 and 143.67 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.81 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.81 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.81 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 45,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803.43/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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