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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.07, 324.02 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.07, 324.02 and 188.36 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.07 : 324.02 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.07/324.02 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.07x = 324.02 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.07x = 61,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029.85/235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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