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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.70 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.70 and 131.84 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.70 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.70 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.70 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 43,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072.13/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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