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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 325.28 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 325.28 and 137.37 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 325.28 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/325.28 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 325.28 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 44,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683.71/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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