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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.05, 325.71 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.05, 325.71 and 137.77 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.05 : 325.71 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.05/325.71 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.05x = 325.71 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.05x = 44,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,872.25/236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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