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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 354.02 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 354.02 and 127.68 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 354.02 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/354.02 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 354.02 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 45,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,200.03/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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