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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 324.57 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 324.57 and 136.98 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 324.57 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/324.57 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 324.57 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 44,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,460.30/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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