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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.25, 325.99 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.25, 325.99 and 136.65 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.25 : 325.99 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.25/325.99 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.25x = 325.99 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.25x = 44,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546.53/236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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