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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 354 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 354 and 127.82 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 354 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/354 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 354 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 45,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,248.28/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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