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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.76, 355.19 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.76, 355.19 and 74.45 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.76 : 355.19 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.76/355.19 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.76x = 355.19 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.76x = 26,441.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.75/236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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