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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 353.88 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 353.88 and 127.58 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 353.88 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/353.88 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 353.88 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 45,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148.90/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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