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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 326.25 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 326.25 and 147.90 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 326.25 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/326.25 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 326.25 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 48,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252.38/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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