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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 325.05 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 325.05 and 147.04 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 325.05 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/325.05 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 325.05 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 47,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795.43/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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