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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 326.37 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 326.37 and 138.29 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 326.37 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/326.37 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 326.37 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 45,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133.12/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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