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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 351.73 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 351.73 and 143.16 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 351.73 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/351.73 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 351.73 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 50,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,351.19/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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