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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 326.42 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 326.42 and 138.32 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 326.42 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/326.42 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 326.42 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 45,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150.41/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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