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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 325.38 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 325.38 and 152.92 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 325.38 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/325.38 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 325.38 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 49,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,757.11/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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