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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.97 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.97 and 143.37 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.97 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.97 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.97 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 50,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.98/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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