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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.13, 324.47 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.13, 324.47 and 140.61 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 324.47 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/324.47 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 324.47 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 45,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623.73/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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