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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.07, 324.30 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.07, 324.30 and 141.77 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.07 : 324.30 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.07/324.30 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.07x = 324.30 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.07x = 45,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,975.18/235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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