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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 326.93 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 326.93 and 138.65 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 326.93 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/326.93 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 326.93 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 45,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326.52/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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