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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 326.57 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 326.57 and 138.38 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 326.57 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/326.57 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 326.57 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 45,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188.43/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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