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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 325.75 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 325.75 and 136.49 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 325.75 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/325.75 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 325.75 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 44,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,460.94/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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