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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.49, 326.36 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.49, 326.36 and 136.91 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.49 : 326.36 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.49/326.36 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.49x = 326.36 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.49x = 44,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,679.63/236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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