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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 325.54 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 325.54 and 137.67 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 325.54 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/325.54 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 325.54 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 44,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,816.88/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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