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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.23, 325.93 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.23, 325.93 and 143.02 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.23 : 325.93 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.23/325.93 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.23x = 325.93 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.23x = 46,614.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614.51/236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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