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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 325.04 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 325.04 and 186.46 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 325.04 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/325.04 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 325.04 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 60,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,605.21/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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