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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.77, 351.25 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.77, 351.25 and 141.87 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.77 : 351.25 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.77/351.25 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.77x = 351.25 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.77x = 49,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832.80/234.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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