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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.21, 325.96 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.21, 325.96 and 131.29 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.21 : 325.96 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.21/325.96 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.21x = 325.96 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.21x = 42,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795.11/236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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