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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 351.94 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 351.94 and 143.16 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 351.94 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/351.94 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 351.94 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 50,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,383.73/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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