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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 326.86 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 326.86 and 143.71 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 326.86 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/326.86 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 326.86 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 46,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.87/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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