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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 324.95 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 324.95 and 142.19 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 324.95 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/324.95 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 324.95 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 46,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206.68/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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