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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 353.16 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 353.16 and 127.17 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 353.16 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/353.16 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 353.16 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 44,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911.36/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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