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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 354.25 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 354.25 and 127.99 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 354.25 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/354.25 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 354.25 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 45,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338.69/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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