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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.45 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.45 and 143.03 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.45 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.45 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.45 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 50,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267.89/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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