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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 325.74 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 325.74 and 152.18 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 325.74 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/325.74 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 325.74 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 49,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571.28/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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