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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 324.81 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 324.81 and 142.20 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 324.81 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/324.81 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 324.81 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 46,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.98/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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