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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 351.72 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 351.72 and 143.40 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 351.72 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/351.72 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 351.72 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 50,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,436.65/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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