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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 325.93 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 325.93 and 148.80 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 325.93 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/325.93 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 325.93 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 48,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498.38/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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