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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 351.09 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 351.09 and 142.86 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 351.09 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/351.09 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 351.09 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 50,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,156.72/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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