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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 327 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 327 and 143.64 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 327 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/327 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 327 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 46,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,970.28/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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