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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 324.29 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 324.29 and 136.77 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 324.29 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/324.29 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 324.29 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 44,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352.46/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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