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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.92, 320.10 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.92, 320.10 and 143.42 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.92 : 320.10 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.92/320.10 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.92x = 320.10 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.92x = 45,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,908.74/231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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