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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 324.91 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 324.91 and 142.16 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 324.91 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/324.91 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 324.91 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 46,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.76/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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