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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 319.83 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 319.83 and 143.27 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 319.83 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/319.83 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 319.83 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 45,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,820.44/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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