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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 353.23 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 353.23 and 127.22 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 353.23 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/353.23 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 353.23 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 44,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,935.84/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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