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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 325.38 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 325.38 and 142.59 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 325.38 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/325.38 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 325.38 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 46,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,395.93/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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