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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 354.90 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 354.90 and 82.65 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 354.90 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/354.90 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 354.90 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 29,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332.49/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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