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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 325.15 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 325.15 and 147.23 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 325.15 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/325.15 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 325.15 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 47,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,872.64/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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