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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.68 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.68 and 144 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.68 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.68 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.68 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 46,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,897.92/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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