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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 354.18 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 354.18 and 127.96 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 354.18 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/354.18 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 354.18 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 45,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320.87/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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