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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 355.21 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 355.21 and 128.40 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 355.21 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/355.21 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 355.21 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 45,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608.96/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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