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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 348.26 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 348.26 and 127.96 is: 192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 348.26 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/348.26 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 348.26 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 44,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563.35/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.04

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