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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 354.02 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 354.02 and 127.71 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 354.02 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/354.02 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 354.02 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 45,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,211.26/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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