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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 326.61 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 326.61 and 192.71 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 326.61 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/326.61 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 326.61 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 62,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939.38/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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