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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 326.81 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 326.81 and 131.91 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 326.81 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/326.81 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 326.81 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 43,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,111.06/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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