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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.31, 326.70 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.31, 326.70 and 192.57 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.31 : 326.70 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.31/326.70 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.31x = 326.70 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.31x = 62,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,912.62/236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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