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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.74, 354.93 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.74, 354.93 and 128.62 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.74 : 354.93 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.74/354.93 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.74x = 354.93 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.74x = 45,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651.10/236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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