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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.99, 354.71 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.99, 354.71 and 127.14 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.99 : 354.71 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.99/354.71 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.99x = 354.71 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.99x = 45,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097.19/236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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