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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 352.01 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 352.01 and 196.29 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 352.01 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/352.01 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 352.01 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 69,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,096.53/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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