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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.06, 325.81 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.06, 325.81 and 147.58 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.06 : 325.81 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.06/325.81 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.06x = 325.81 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.06x = 48,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082.30/236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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