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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 351.15 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 351.15 and 142.51 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 351.15 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/351.15 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 351.15 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 50,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042.39/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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