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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.60, 351.50 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.60, 351.50 and 143.08 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.60 : 351.50 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.60/351.50 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.60x = 351.50 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.60x = 50,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,292.62/234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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