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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.60 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.60 and 143.45 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.60 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.60 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.60 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 46,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850.77/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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