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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 326.09 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 326.09 and 189.86 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 326.09 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/326.09 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 326.09 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 61,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908.87/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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