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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 324.42 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 324.42 and 186 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 324.42 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/324.42 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 324.42 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 60,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,342.12/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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