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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 318.86 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 318.86 and 143.84 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 318.86 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/318.86 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 318.86 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 45,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,864.82/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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