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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 320.08 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 320.08 and 143.41 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 320.08 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/320.08 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 320.08 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 45,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,902.67/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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