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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 353.25 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 353.25 and 127.49 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 353.25 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/353.25 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 353.25 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 45,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,034.08/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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