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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 324.78 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 324.78 and 137.08 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 324.78 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/324.78 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 324.78 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 44,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520.84/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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