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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.52 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.52 and 149.28 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.52 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.52 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.52 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 48,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742.91/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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