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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 324.78 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 324.78 and 188.87 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 324.78 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/324.78 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 324.78 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 61,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,339.57/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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