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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 324.88 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 324.88 and 135.88 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 324.88 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/324.88 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 324.88 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 44,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144.69/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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