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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 324.81 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 324.81 and 135.77 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 324.81 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/324.81 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 324.81 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 44,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100.11/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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