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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 325.28 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 325.28 and 148.26 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 325.28 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/325.28 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 325.28 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 48,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226.01/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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