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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.00, 325.67 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.00, 325.67 and 131.09 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.00 : 325.67 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.00/325.67 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.00x = 325.67 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.00x = 42,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689.80/236.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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