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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.58 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.58 and 189.45 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.58 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.58 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.58 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 61,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680.18/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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