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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 355.77 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 355.77 and 128.77 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 355.77 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/355.77 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 355.77 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 45,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,812.50/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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