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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 352.04 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 352.04 and 119.10 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 352.04 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/352.04 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 352.04 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 41,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,927.96/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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