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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.85, 326.87 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.85, 326.87 and 131.96 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.85 : 326.87 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.85/326.87 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.85x = 326.87 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.85x = 43,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134.91/236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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