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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 324.74 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 324.74 and 142.02 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 324.74 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/324.74 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 324.74 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 46,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119.93/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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