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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 325.60 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 325.60 and 132.44 is: 182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 325.60 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/325.60 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 325.60 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 43,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121.80/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.77

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