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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.23, 323.87 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.23, 323.87 and 188.43 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.23 : 323.87 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.23/323.87 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.23x = 323.87 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.23x = 61,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025.88/235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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