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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 324.99 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 324.99 and 137.25 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 324.99 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/324.99 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 324.99 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 44,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,604.88/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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