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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 325.02 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 325.02 and 194.20 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 325.02 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/325.02 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 325.02 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 63,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,118.88/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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