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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 352.14 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 352.14 and 142.86 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 352.14 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/352.14 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 352.14 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 50,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306.72/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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