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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 326.91 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 326.91 and 142.40 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 326.91 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/326.91 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 326.91 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 46,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551.98/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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