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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.35, 325.92 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.35, 325.92 and 148.87 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.35 : 325.92 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.35/325.92 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.35x = 325.92 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.35x = 48,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.71/236.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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