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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 324.15 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 324.15 and 188.32 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 324.15 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/324.15 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 324.15 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 61,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,043.93/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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