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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 354.21 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 354.21 and 131.94 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 354.21 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/354.21 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 354.21 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 46,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,734.47/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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