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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 324.56 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 324.56 and 141.87 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 324.56 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/324.56 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 324.56 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 46,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044.62/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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