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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 325.20 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 325.20 and 153 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 325.20 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/325.20 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 325.20 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 49,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,755.60/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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