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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.89, 325.60 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.89, 325.60 and 142.58 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.89 : 325.60 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.89/325.60 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.89x = 325.60 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.89x = 46,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424.51/235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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