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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 322.88 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 322.88 and 142.08 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 322.88 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/322.88 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 322.88 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 45,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874.79/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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