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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 319.08 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 319.08 and 143.86 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 319.08 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/319.08 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 319.08 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 45,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,902.85/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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