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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 324.61 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 324.61 and 137.01 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 324.61 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/324.61 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 324.61 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 44,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474.82/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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