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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.75 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.75 and 127.55 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.75 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.75 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.75 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 45,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119.79/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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