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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 319.06 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 319.06 and 143.84 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 319.06 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/319.06 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 319.06 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 45,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893.59/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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