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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 325.98 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 325.98 and 137.97 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 325.98 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/325.98 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 325.98 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 44,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,975.46/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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