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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 325.68 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 325.68 and 153.14 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 325.68 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/325.68 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 325.68 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 49,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,874.64/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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