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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 354.72 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 354.72 and 128.16 is: 191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 354.72 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/354.72 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 354.72 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 45,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460.92/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.92

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