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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 325.26 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 325.26 and 141.18 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 325.26 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/325.26 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 325.26 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 45,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920.21/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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