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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 325.19 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 325.19 and 137.43 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 325.19 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/325.19 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 325.19 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 44,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,690.17/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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