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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 354.11 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 354.11 and 127.85 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 354.11 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/354.11 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 354.11 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 45,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270.55/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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