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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.22, 325.95 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.22, 325.95 and 131.28 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.22 : 325.95 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.22/325.95 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.22x = 325.95 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.22x = 42,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,789.99/236.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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