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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 354.92 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 354.92 and 128.34 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 354.92 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/354.92 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 354.92 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 45,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549.79/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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