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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 325.23 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 325.23 and 142.38 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 325.23 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/325.23 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 325.23 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 46,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,307.28/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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