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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 326.34 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 326.34 and 195 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 326.34 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/326.34 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 326.34 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 63,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,636.30/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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