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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.25, 354.10 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.25, 354.10 and 127.82 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.25 : 354.10 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.25/354.10 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.25x = 354.10 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.25x = 45,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261.06/236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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