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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 325.26 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 325.26 and 151.58 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 325.26 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/325.26 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 325.26 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 49,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302.91/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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