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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 325.18 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 325.18 and 142.40 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 325.18 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/325.18 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 325.18 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 46,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,306.62/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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