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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.68 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.68 and 137.76 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.68 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.68 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.68 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 44,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,865.68/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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