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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 326.09 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 326.09 and 138 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 326.09 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/326.09 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 326.09 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 44,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,999.73/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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