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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.71 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.71 and 132.50 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.71 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.71 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.71 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 43,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156.58/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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