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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 350.70 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 350.70 and 142.53 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 350.70 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/350.70 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 350.70 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 49,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,985.27/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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