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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 326.27 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 326.27 and 189.95 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 326.27 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/326.27 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 326.27 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 61,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974.04/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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