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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.52 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.52 and 147.52 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.52 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.52 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.52 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 48,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,020.71/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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