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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 324.71 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 324.71 and 137.02 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 324.71 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/324.71 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 324.71 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 44,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491.29/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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