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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 325.94 and 142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 325.94 and 142.91 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 325.94 = 142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/325.94 = 142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 325.94 × 142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 46,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,581.00/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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