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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.69, 326.58 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.69, 326.58 and 149.30 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.69 : 326.58 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.69/326.58 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.69x = 326.58 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.69x = 48,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758.39/236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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