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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.43, 354.71 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.43, 354.71 and 74.13 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.43 : 354.71 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.43/354.71 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.43x = 354.71 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.43x = 26,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293.51/236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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