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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 326.94 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 326.94 and 143.74 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 326.94 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/326.94 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 326.94 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 46,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994.36/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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