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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 325.37 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 325.37 and 194.12 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 325.37 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/325.37 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 325.37 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 63,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,160.82/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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