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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.90, 1,277.84 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.90, 1,277.84 and 235.60 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.90 : 1,277.84 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.90/1,277.84 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.90x = 1,277.84 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.90x = 301,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,060.34/851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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