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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 324.84 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 324.84 and 137.15 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 324.84 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/324.84 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 324.84 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 44,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551.81/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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