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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 325.20 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 325.20 and 193.84 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 325.20 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/325.20 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 325.20 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 63,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,036.77/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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