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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 324.72 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 324.72 and 191.94 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 324.72 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/324.72 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 324.72 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 62,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,326.76/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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