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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 353.27 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 353.27 and 127.32 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 353.27 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/353.27 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 353.27 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 44,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,977.70/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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