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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 325.67 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 325.67 and 148.67 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 325.67 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/325.67 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 325.67 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 48,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417.36/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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