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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 324.84 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 324.84 and 142.18 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 324.84 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/324.84 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 324.84 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 46,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185.75/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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