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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 325.87 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 325.87 and 136.59 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 325.87 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/325.87 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 325.87 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 44,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509.90/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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