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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.20, 354.39 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.20, 354.39 and 128.20 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.20 : 354.39 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.20/354.39 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.20x = 354.39 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.20x = 45,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432.80/236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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