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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.68, 354.93 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.68, 354.93 and 128.41 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.68 : 354.93 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.68/354.93 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.68x = 354.93 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.68x = 45,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576.56/236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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