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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.08, 324.72 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.08, 324.72 and 188.78 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.08 : 324.72 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.08/324.72 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.08x = 324.72 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.08x = 61,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,299.02/235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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