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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 326.33 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 326.33 and 141.97 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 326.33 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/326.33 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 326.33 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 46,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330.69/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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