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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.98, 327.36 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.98, 327.36 and 188.20 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.98 : 327.36 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.98/327.36 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.98x = 327.36 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.98x = 61,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609.15/236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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