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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.25, 324.62 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.25, 324.62 and 137.00 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.25 : 324.62 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.25/324.62 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.25x = 324.62 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.25x = 44,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,473.58/235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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