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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 324.25 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 324.25 and 135.44 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 324.25 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/324.25 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 324.25 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 43,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,914.46/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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