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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.18, 325.93 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.18, 325.93 and 131.27 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.18 : 325.93 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.18/325.93 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.18x = 325.93 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.18x = 42,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782.87/236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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