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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.27 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.27 and 141.77 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.27 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.27 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.27 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 45,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.76/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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