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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 325.14 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 325.14 and 147.01 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 325.14 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/325.14 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 325.14 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 47,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798.02/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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