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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 325.49 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 325.49 and 196.84 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 325.49 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/325.49 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 325.49 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 64,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069.62/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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