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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 325.91 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 325.91 and 137.86 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 325.91 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/325.91 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 325.91 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 44,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,929.48/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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