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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.92 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.92 and 143.68 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.92 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.92 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.92 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 45,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,822.43/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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