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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.28 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.28 and 142.40 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.28 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.28 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.28 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 46,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,319.87/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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