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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.48, 354.74 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.48, 354.74 and 128.48 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.48 : 354.74 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.48/354.74 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.48x = 354.74 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.48x = 45,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,577.00/236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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