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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 325.86 and 142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 325.86 and 142.89 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 325.86 = 142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/325.86 = 142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 325.86 × 142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 46,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,562.14/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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