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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.55, 320.75 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.55, 320.75 and 143.92 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.55 : 320.75 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.55/320.75 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.55x = 320.75 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.55x = 46,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.74/232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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