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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.87, 355.06 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.87, 355.06 and 128.73 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.87 : 355.06 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.87/355.06 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.87x = 355.06 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.87x = 45,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706.87/236.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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