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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.04 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.04 and 127.23 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.04 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.04 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.04 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 44,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,917.28/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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