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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.92, 355.35 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.92, 355.35 and 74.62 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.92 : 355.35 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.92/355.35 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.92x = 355.35 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.92x = 26,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.22/236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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