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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.58, 326.52 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.58, 326.52 and 137.04 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.58 : 326.52 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.58/326.52 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.58x = 326.52 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.58x = 44,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,746.30/236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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