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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.75, 325.49 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.75, 325.49 and 147.26 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.75 : 325.49 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.75/325.49 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.75x = 325.49 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.75x = 47,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,930.92/235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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