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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 354.29 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 354.29 and 114.50 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 354.29 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/354.29 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 354.29 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 40,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,563.86/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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