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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 319.81 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 319.81 and 143.26 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 319.81 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/319.81 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 319.81 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 45,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815.98/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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