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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 354.16 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 354.16 and 127.84 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 354.16 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/354.16 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 354.16 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 45,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,275.81/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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