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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 354.27 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 354.27 and 73.89 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 354.27 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/354.27 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 354.27 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 26,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177.29/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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