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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.65 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.65 and 137.73 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.65 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.65 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.65 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 44,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,851.77/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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