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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 354.65 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 354.65 and 120.93 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 354.65 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/354.65 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 354.65 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 42,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885.89/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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