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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.75 and 127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.75 and 127.30 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.75 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.75 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.75 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 44,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.44/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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