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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 354.96 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 354.96 and 114.94 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 354.96 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/354.96 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 354.96 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 40,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,799.10/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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