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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 325.09 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 325.09 and 147.20 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 325.09 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/325.09 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 325.09 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 47,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850.98/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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