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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 326.89 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 326.89 and 143.67 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 326.89 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/326.89 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 326.89 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 46,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,964.29/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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