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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 325.71 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 325.71 and 148.73 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 325.71 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/325.71 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 325.71 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 48,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442.85/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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