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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 325.99 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 325.99 and 137.89 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 325.99 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/325.99 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 325.99 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 44,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.76/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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