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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.56 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.56 and 148.60 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.56 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.56 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.56 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 48,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,378.22/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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