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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.74, 325.56 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.74, 325.56 and 189.52 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.74 : 325.56 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.74/325.56 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.74x = 325.56 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.74x = 61,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,700.13/236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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