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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 324.28 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 324.28 and 141.76 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 324.28 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/324.28 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 324.28 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 45,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,969.93/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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