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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 324.54 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 324.54 and 188.70 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 324.54 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/324.54 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 324.54 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 61,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239.48/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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