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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 352.74 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 352.74 and 127.02 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 352.74 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/352.74 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 352.74 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 44,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,805.03/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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