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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 355.19 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 355.19 and 128.79 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 355.19 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/355.19 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 355.19 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 45,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,744.28/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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