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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.80 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.80 and 81.78 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.80 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.80 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.80 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 28,933.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933.36/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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