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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 325.29 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 325.29 and 137.47 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 325.29 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/325.29 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 325.29 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 44,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,717.62/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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