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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 326.73 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 326.73 and 137.21 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 326.73 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/326.73 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 326.73 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 44,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,828.99/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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