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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.69, 350.69 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.69, 350.69 and 142.56 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.69 : 350.69 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.69/350.69 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.69x = 350.69 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.69x = 49,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,993.65/233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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