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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 325.44 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 325.44 and 198.60 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 325.44 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/325.44 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 325.44 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 64,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,632.38/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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