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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 324.57 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 324.57 and 137.02 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 324.57 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/324.57 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 324.57 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 44,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472.58/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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