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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 325.10 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 325.10 and 152.63 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 325.10 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/325.10 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 325.10 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 49,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,621.60/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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