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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.73 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.73 and 127.63 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.73 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.73 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.73 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 45,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,018.37/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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