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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.37 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.37 and 147.31 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.37 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.37 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.37 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 47,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928.63/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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