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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 324.77 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 324.77 and 137.09 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 324.77 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/324.77 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 324.77 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 44,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522.72/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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