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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.04 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.04 and 130.58 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.04 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.04 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.04 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 45,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,969.38/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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