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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.62 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.62 and 142.58 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.62 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.62 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.62 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 50,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,276.56/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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