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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 350.67 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 350.67 and 142.65 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 350.67 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/350.67 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 350.67 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 50,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,023.08/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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