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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.93, 353.73 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.93, 353.73 and 127.80 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.93 : 353.73 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.93/353.73 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.93x = 353.73 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.93x = 45,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206.69/235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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