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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 325.00 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 325.00 and 137.33 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 325.00 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/325.00 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 325.00 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 44,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630.45/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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