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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 351.96 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 351.96 and 198.64 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 351.96 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/351.96 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 351.96 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 69,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,913.33/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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