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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.04, 325.90 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.04, 325.90 and 189.66 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.04 : 325.90 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.04/325.90 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.04x = 325.90 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.04x = 61,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810.19/236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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