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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.79, 325.40 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.79, 325.40 and 141.36 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.79 : 325.40 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.79/325.40 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.79x = 325.40 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.79x = 45,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,997.84/235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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