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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 355.25 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 355.25 and 128.54 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 355.25 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/355.25 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 355.25 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 45,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,665.04/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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