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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.51, 319.46 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.51, 319.46 and 143.01 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.51 : 319.46 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.51/319.46 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.51x = 319.46 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.51x = 45,685.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,685.26/231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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