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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 354.96 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 354.96 and 121.41 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 354.96 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/354.96 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 354.96 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 43,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,095.69/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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