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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 325.38 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 325.38 and 187.03 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 325.38 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/325.38 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 325.38 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 60,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.82/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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