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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 326.67 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 326.67 and 149.44 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 326.67 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/326.67 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 326.67 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 48,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,817.56/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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