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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 325.76 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 325.76 and 137.83 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 325.76 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/325.76 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 325.76 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 44,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,898.61/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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