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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 325.33 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 325.33 and 137.49 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 325.33 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/325.33 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 325.33 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 44,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,729.62/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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