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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 324 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 324 and 190.76 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 324 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/324 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 324 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 61,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,804.62/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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