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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 324.40 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 324.40 and 188.72 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 324.40 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/324.40 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 324.40 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 61,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220.77/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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