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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.09, 353.73 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.09, 353.73 and 120.41 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.09 : 353.73 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.09/353.73 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.09x = 353.73 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.09x = 42,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,590.86/236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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