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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.55, 354.97 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.55, 354.97 and 97.76 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.55 : 354.97 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.55/354.97 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.55x = 354.97 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.55x = 34,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,700.33/236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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