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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.94, 354.63 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.94, 354.63 and 145.19 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.94 : 354.63 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.94/354.63 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.94x = 354.63 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.94x = 51,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,486.96/236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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