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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 326 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 326 and 147.65 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 326 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/326 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 326 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 48,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133.90/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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