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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.65, 326.55 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.65, 326.55 and 143.41 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.65 : 326.55 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.65/326.55 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.65x = 326.55 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.65x = 46,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,830.54/236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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