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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 325 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 325 and 148.13 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 325 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/325 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 325 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 48,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,142.25/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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