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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 352.50 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 352.50 and 143.88 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 352.50 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/352.50 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 352.50 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 50,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,717.70/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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