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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 324.81 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 324.81 and 190.08 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 324.81 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/324.81 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 324.81 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 61,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739.88/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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