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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 354 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 354 and 84 is: 126

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 354 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/354 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 354 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 29,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,736/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126

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