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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.41, 355.02 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.41, 355.02 and 128.27 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.41 : 355.02 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.41/355.02 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.41x = 355.02 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.41x = 45,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538.82/236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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