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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.92, 325.80 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.92, 325.80 and 197.52 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.92 : 325.80 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.92/325.80 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.92x = 325.80 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.92x = 64,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,352.02/235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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