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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 353.36 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 353.36 and 127.44 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 353.36 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/353.36 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 353.36 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 45,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032.20/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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