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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.74, 355.01 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.74, 355.01 and 127.02 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.74 : 355.01 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.74/355.01 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.74x = 355.01 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.74x = 45,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094.19/236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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