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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.35, 351.08 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.35, 351.08 and 142.78 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.35 : 351.08 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.35/351.08 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.35x = 351.08 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.35x = 50,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124.73/234.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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