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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 351.09 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 351.09 and 142.74 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 351.09 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/351.09 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 351.09 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 50,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,114.59/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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