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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 327.26 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 327.26 and 182.33 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 327.26 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/327.26 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 327.26 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 59,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,670.18/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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