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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 354.16 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 354.16 and 142.27 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 354.16 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/354.16 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 354.16 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 50,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,386.34/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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