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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 355.50 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 355.50 and 127.26 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 355.50 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/355.50 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 355.50 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 45,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240.93/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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