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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.11, 354.38 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.11, 354.38 and 120.63 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.11 : 354.38 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.11/354.38 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.11x = 354.38 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.11x = 42,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748.26/236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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