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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 325.87 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 325.87 and 137.94 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 325.87 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/325.87 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 325.87 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 44,950.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.51/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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