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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.26 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.26 and 119.40 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.26 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.26 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.26 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 42,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.84/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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