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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 326.64 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 326.64 and 137.13 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 326.64 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/326.64 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 326.64 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 44,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,792.14/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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