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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 324.97 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 324.97 and 131.97 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 324.97 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/324.97 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 324.97 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 42,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,886.29/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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