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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.05, 351.14 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.05, 351.14 and 141.60 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.05 : 351.14 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.05/351.14 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.05x = 351.14 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.05x = 49,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,721.42/234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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