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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 326.88 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 326.88 and 193.20 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 326.88 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/326.88 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 326.88 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 63,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,153.22/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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