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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.85 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.85 and 190.05 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.85 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.85 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.85 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 62,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,117.84/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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