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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 326.13 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 326.13 and 136.76 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 326.13 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/326.13 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 326.13 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 44,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601.23/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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