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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 325.11 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 325.11 and 152.92 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 325.11 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/325.11 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 325.11 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 49,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,715.82/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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