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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.03 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.03 and 158.14 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.03 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.03 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.03 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 51,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,400.24/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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