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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.07 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.07 and 148.30 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.07 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.07 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.07 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 48,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,206.88/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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