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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 353.60 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 353.60 and 127.54 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 353.60 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/353.60 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 353.60 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 45,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,095.74/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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