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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 351.57 and 142.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 351.57 and 142.95 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 351.57 = 142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/351.57 = 142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 351.57 × 142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 50,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,256.93/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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