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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.34, 326.26 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.34, 326.26 and 189 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.34 : 326.26 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.34/326.26 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.34x = 326.26 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.34x = 61,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,663.14/236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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