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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 325.14 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 325.14 and 152.86 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 325.14 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/325.14 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 325.14 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 49,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700.90/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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