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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 352.12 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 352.12 and 143.76 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 352.12 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/352.12 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 352.12 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 50,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620.77/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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