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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.64 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.64 and 144.08 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.64 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.64 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.64 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 46,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918.21/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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