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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.06, 325.71 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.06, 325.71 and 142.86 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 325.71 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/325.71 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 325.71 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 46,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,530.93/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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