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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 352.60 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 352.60 and 142.76 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 352.60 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/352.60 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 352.60 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 50,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,337.70/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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