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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 326.65 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 326.65 and 133.20 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 326.65 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/326.65 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 326.65 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 43,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,509.78/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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