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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 325.25 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 325.25 and 132.19 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 325.25 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/325.25 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 325.25 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 42,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,993.82/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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