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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 327.36 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 327.36 and 188.18 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 327.36 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/327.36 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 327.36 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 61,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,602.60/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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