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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 325.31 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 325.31 and 152.90 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 325.31 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/325.31 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 325.31 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 49,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,739.90/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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