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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 326.96 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 326.96 and 148.40 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 326.96 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/326.96 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 326.96 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 48,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,521.24/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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