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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 324.86 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 324.86 and 142.17 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 324.86 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/324.86 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 324.86 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 46,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184.64/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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