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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 355.73 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 355.73 and 128.52 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 355.73 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/355.73 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 355.73 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 45,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717.78/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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