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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 325.15 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 325.15 and 142.39 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 325.15 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/325.15 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 325.15 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 46,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,297.75/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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