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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.31 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.31 and 186.09 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.31 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.31 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.31 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 60,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536.94/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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