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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.75 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.75 and 137.77 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.75 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.75 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.75 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 44,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,876.95/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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