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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 353.99 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 353.99 and 127.77 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 353.99 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/353.99 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 353.99 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 45,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229.30/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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