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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 326.28 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 326.28 and 136.92 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 326.28 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/326.28 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 326.28 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 44,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,674.26/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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