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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 353.07 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 353.07 and 127.17 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 353.07 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/353.07 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 353.07 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 44,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,899.91/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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