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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.89, 326.89 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.89, 326.89 and 131.97 is: 182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.89 : 326.89 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.89/326.89 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.89x = 326.89 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.89x = 43,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141.06/236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.12

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