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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.00, 324.20 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.00, 324.20 and 141.75 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.00 : 324.20 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.00/324.20 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.00x = 324.20 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.00x = 45,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,955.70/235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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