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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.75, 325.29 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.75, 325.29 and 141.21 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.75 : 325.29 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.75/325.29 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.75x = 325.29 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.75x = 45,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,933.82/235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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