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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 326.05 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 326.05 and 136.73 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 326.05 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/326.05 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 326.05 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 44,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579.38/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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