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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 325.83 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 325.83 and 148.78 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 325.83 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/325.83 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 325.83 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 48,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,476.99/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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