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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.75, 326.71 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.75, 326.71 and 131.86 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.75 : 326.71 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.75/326.71 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.75x = 326.71 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.75x = 43,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,077.69/236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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