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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 325.81 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 325.81 and 137.81 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 325.81 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/325.81 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 325.81 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 44,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,900.86/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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