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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 354.66 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 354.66 and 128.44 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 354.66 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/354.66 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 354.66 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 45,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552.53/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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