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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.73 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.73 and 137.86 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.73 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.73 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.73 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 44,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,902.82/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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