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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.03, 325.69 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.03, 325.69 and 141.51 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.03 : 325.69 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.03/325.69 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.03x = 325.69 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.03x = 46,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087.59/236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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