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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 324.36 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 324.36 and 185.99 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 324.36 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/324.36 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 324.36 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 60,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,326.09/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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