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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 352.92 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 352.92 and 127.24 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 352.92 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/352.92 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 352.92 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 44,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,905.54/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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