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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 324.99 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 324.99 and 195.80 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 324.99 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/324.99 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 324.99 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 63,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,631.42/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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