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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 325.95 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 325.95 and 132.70 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 325.95 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/325.95 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 325.95 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 43,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251.94/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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