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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.37, 324.78 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.37, 324.78 and 186.36 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.37 : 324.78 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.37/324.78 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.37x = 324.78 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.37x = 60,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,526.00/235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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