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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 325.32 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 325.32 and 142.46 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 325.32 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/325.32 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 325.32 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 46,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345.09/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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