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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 324.90 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 324.90 and 137.22 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 324.90 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/324.90 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 324.90 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 44,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,582.78/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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