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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 324.51 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 324.51 and 186.27 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 324.51 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/324.51 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 324.51 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 60,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446.48/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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