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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.49, 353.36 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.49, 353.36 and 127.28 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.49 : 353.36 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.49/353.36 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.49x = 353.36 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.49x = 44,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,976.86/235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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