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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 324.22 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 324.22 and 141.72 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 324.22 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/324.22 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 324.22 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 45,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,948.46/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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