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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 354.18 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 354.18 and 114.39 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 354.18 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/354.18 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 354.18 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 40,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,514.65/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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