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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.73 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.73 and 136.47 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.73 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.73 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.73 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 44,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452.37/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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