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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.89, 326.96 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.89, 326.96 and 143.70 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.89 : 326.96 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.89/326.96 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.89x = 326.96 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.89x = 46,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,984.15/236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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