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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 326.79 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 326.79 and 143.54 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 326.79 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/326.79 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 326.79 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 46,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,907.44/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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