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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 326.06 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 326.06 and 136.69 is: 188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 326.06 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/326.06 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 326.06 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 44,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567.75/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.62

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