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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 324.43 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 324.43 and 147.83 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 324.43 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/324.43 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 324.43 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 47,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,958.86/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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