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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.76 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.76 and 132.58 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.76 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.76 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.76 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 43,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189.26/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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