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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 325.98 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 325.98 and 149.07 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 325.98 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/325.98 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 325.98 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 48,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,593.84/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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