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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 324.67 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 324.67 and 137.00 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 324.67 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/324.67 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 324.67 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 44,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,481.17/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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