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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 324.18 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 324.18 and 188.52 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 324.18 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/324.18 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 324.18 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 61,114.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,114.41/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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