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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 325.98 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 325.98 and 148.88 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 325.98 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/325.98 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 325.98 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 48,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531.90/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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