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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 324.68 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 324.68 and 195.98 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 324.68 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/324.68 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 324.68 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 63,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,628.18/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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