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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 319.56 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 319.56 and 143.06 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 319.56 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/319.56 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 319.56 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 45,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714.66/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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