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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 325.15 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 325.15 and 147.12 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 325.15 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/325.15 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 325.15 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 47,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,834.48/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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