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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 352.78 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 352.78 and 127.17 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 352.78 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/352.78 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 352.78 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 44,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863.03/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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