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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 324.54 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 324.54 and 147.88 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 324.54 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/324.54 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 324.54 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 47,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992.98/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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