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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 325.08 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 325.08 and 152.76 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 325.08 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/325.08 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 325.08 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 49,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.22/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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