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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.58 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.58 and 148.55 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.58 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.58 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.58 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 48,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,364.91/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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