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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.93, 319.98 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.93, 319.98 and 143.31 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.93 : 319.98 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.93/319.98 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.93x = 319.98 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.93x = 45,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,856.33/231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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