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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 325.32 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 325.32 and 148.43 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 325.32 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/325.32 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 325.32 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 48,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287.25/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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