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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 354.28 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 354.28 and 73.82 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 354.28 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/354.28 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 354.28 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 26,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152.95/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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