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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 326.72 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 326.72 and 131.88 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 326.72 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/326.72 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 326.72 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 43,087.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087.83/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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