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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.26 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.26 and 127.40 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.26 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.26 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.26 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 45,005.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005.32/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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