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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 325.48 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 325.48 and 142.64 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 325.48 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/325.48 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 325.48 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 46,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425.75/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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