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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 323.96 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 323.96 and 188.25 is: 259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 323.96 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/323.96 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 323.96 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 60,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,985.47/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.49

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