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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 325.50 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 325.50 and 186.86 is: 257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 325.50 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/325.50 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 325.50 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 60,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821.30/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.79

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