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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 324.93 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 324.93 and 199.03 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 324.93 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/324.93 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 324.93 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 64,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,670.82/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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