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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.34 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.34 and 189.24 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.34 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.34 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.34 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 61,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566.40/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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