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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.97, 355.50 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.97, 355.50 and 74.64 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.97 : 355.50 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.97/355.50 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.97x = 355.50 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.97x = 26,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.52/236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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