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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 354.57 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 354.57 and 128.23 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 354.57 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/354.57 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 354.57 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 45,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.51/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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