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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 326.94 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 326.94 and 133.41 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 326.94 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/326.94 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 326.94 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 43,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.07/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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