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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 354.88 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 354.88 and 128.18 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 354.88 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/354.88 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 354.88 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 45,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488.52/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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