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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.54, 326.41 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.54, 326.41 and 133.04 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.54 : 326.41 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.54/326.41 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.54x = 326.41 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.54x = 43,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,426.07/236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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