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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.70, 354.96 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.70, 354.96 and 82.60 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.70 : 354.96 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.70/354.96 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.70x = 354.96 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.70x = 29,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318.81/236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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