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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 351.83 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 351.83 and 143.45 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 351.83 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/351.83 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 351.83 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 50,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,467.54/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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