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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.00, 325.62 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.00, 325.62 and 148.66 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.00 : 325.62 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.00/325.62 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.00x = 325.62 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.00x = 48,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,405.86/236.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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