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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 324.82 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 324.82 and 142.12 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 324.82 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/324.82 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 324.82 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 46,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163.42/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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