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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 325.35 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 325.35 and 136.20 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 325.35 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/325.35 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 325.35 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 44,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,312.06/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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