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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.09, 352.71 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.09, 352.71 and 119.44 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.09 : 352.71 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.09/352.71 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.09x = 352.71 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.09x = 42,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,128.12/235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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