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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.91, 355.23 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.91, 355.23 and 127.35 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.91 : 355.23 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.91/355.23 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.91x = 355.23 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.91x = 45,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,238.21/236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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