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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.63, 354.92 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.63, 354.92 and 74.27 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.63 : 354.92 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.63/354.92 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.63x = 354.92 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.63x = 26,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,360.42/236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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