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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 326.47 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 326.47 and 138.34 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 326.47 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/326.47 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 326.47 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 45,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,163.86/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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