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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 325.59 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 325.59 and 196.85 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 325.59 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/325.59 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 325.59 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 64,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,092.47/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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