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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 326.64 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 326.64 and 187.76 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 326.64 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/326.64 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 326.64 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 61,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,328.29/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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