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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 354.18 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 354.18 and 127.66 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 354.18 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/354.18 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 354.18 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 45,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214.62/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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