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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.58 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.58 and 141.94 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.58 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.58 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.58 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 46,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,071.04/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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