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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 352.92 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 352.92 and 127.08 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 352.92 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/352.92 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 352.92 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 44,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,849.07/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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