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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 325.73 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 325.73 and 183.67 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 325.73 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/325.73 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 325.73 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 59,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,826.83/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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