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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.38 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.38 and 127.18 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.38 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.38 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.38 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 44,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942.23/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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