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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 325.69 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 325.69 and 137.77 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 325.69 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/325.69 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 325.69 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 44,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,869.69/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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