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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 324.93 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 324.93 and 137.24 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 324.93 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/324.93 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 324.93 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 44,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,593.39/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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