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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.42, 325.92 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.42, 325.92 and 194.91 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.42 : 325.92 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.42/325.92 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.42x = 325.92 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.42x = 63,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,525.07/236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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