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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 325.47 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 325.47 and 148.60 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 325.47 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/325.47 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 325.47 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 48,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,364.84/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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