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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 325.33 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 325.33 and 189.84 is: 261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 325.33 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/325.33 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 325.33 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 61,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760.78/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.10

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