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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 355.01 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 355.01 and 128.43 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 355.01 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/355.01 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 355.01 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 45,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,593.29/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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