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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.89, 351.06 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.89, 351.06 and 142.76 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.89 : 351.06 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.89/351.06 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.89x = 351.06 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.89x = 50,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,117.33/233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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