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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 353.23 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 353.23 and 127.39 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 353.23 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/353.23 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 353.23 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 44,997.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,997.97/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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