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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 324.44 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 324.44 and 136.86 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 324.44 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/324.44 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 324.44 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 44,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401.47/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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