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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.05, 354.08 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.05, 354.08 and 73.74 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.05 : 354.08 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.05/354.08 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.05x = 354.08 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.05x = 26,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107.72/236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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