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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.15, 324.48 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.15, 324.48 and 140.62 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.15 : 324.48 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.15/324.48 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.15x = 324.48 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.15x = 45,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626.86/235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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