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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.90, 354.71 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.90, 354.71 and 122.66 is: 183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.90 : 354.71 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.90/354.71 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.90x = 354.71 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.90x = 43,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,508.73/236.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.66

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