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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 325.17 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 325.17 and 142.35 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 325.17 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/325.17 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 325.17 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 46,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287.95/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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