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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.50, 326 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.50, 326 and 189.80 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.50 : 326 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.50/326 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.50x = 326 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.50x = 61,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,874.80/236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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