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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 324.89 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 324.89 and 137.18 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 324.89 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/324.89 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 324.89 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 44,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566.10/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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