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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 325 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 325 and 137.30 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 325 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/325 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 325 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 44,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,622.50/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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