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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 325.08 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 325.08 and 148.41 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 325.08 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/325.08 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 325.08 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 48,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245.12/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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