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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.83, 355.29 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.83, 355.29 and 128.74 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.83 : 355.29 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.83/355.29 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.83x = 355.29 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.83x = 45,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740.03/236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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