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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235, 352.58 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235, 352.58 and 132.16 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235 : 352.58 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235/352.58 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235x = 352.58 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235x = 46,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596.97/235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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