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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 325.20 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 325.20 and 137.44 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 325.20 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/325.20 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 325.20 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 44,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,695.49/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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