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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.74, 326.70 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.74, 326.70 and 143.53 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.74 : 326.70 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.74/326.70 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.74x = 326.70 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.74x = 46,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,891.25/236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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