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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 326.43 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 326.43 and 149.25 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 326.43 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/326.43 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 326.43 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 48,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,719.68/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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