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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 324.81 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 324.81 and 191.88 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 324.81 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/324.81 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 324.81 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 62,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,324.54/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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