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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 351.29 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 351.29 and 143.01 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 351.29 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/351.29 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 351.29 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 50,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.34/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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