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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.00, 325.65 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.00, 325.65 and 137.75 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.00 : 325.65 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.00/325.65 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.00x = 325.65 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.00x = 44,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857.18/236.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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