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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 355.22 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 355.22 and 128.60 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 355.22 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/355.22 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 355.22 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 45,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,681.29/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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