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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 325.94 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 325.94 and 132.69 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 325.94 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/325.94 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 325.94 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 43,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.98/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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