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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 325.32 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 325.32 and 191.57 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 325.32 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/325.32 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 325.32 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 62,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,319.21/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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