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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.45 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.45 and 143.10 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.45 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.45 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.45 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 50,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,292.50/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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