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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 355.19 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 355.19 and 128.61 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 355.19 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/355.19 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 355.19 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 45,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680.34/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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