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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 324.54 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 324.54 and 130.26 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 324.54 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/324.54 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 324.54 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 42,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274.58/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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