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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 355.04 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 355.04 and 126.96 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 355.04 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/355.04 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 355.04 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 45,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074.10/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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