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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.55 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.55 and 143.12 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.55 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.55 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.55 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 45,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732.28/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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