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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 326.41 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 326.41 and 133.03 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 326.41 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/326.41 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 326.41 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 43,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423.15/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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