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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 326.70 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 326.70 and 131.82 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 326.70 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/326.70 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 326.70 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 43,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065.59/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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