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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 325.13 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 325.13 and 137.35 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 325.13 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/325.13 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 325.13 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 44,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654.29/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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