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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.16 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.16 and 147.16 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.16 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.16 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.16 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 47,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850.55/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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