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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 325.94 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 325.94 and 148.90 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 325.94 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/325.94 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 325.94 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 48,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,532.47/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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