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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 325.14 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 325.14 and 152.78 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 325.14 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/325.14 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 325.14 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 49,674.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,674.89/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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