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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.53 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.53 and 189.32 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.53 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.53 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.53 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 61,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,629.34/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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