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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.15, 324.44 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.15, 324.44 and 136.85 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.15 : 324.44 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.15/324.44 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.15x = 324.44 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.15x = 44,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397.31/235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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