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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.67 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.67 and 148.68 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.67 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.67 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.67 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 48,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,419.87/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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