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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.41, 326.25 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.41, 326.25 and 136.84 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.41 : 326.25 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.41/326.25 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.41x = 326.25 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.41x = 44,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,643.37/236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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