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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 326.43 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 326.43 and 133.05 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 326.43 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/326.43 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 326.43 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 43,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429.88/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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