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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 351.87 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 351.87 and 196.66 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 351.87 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/351.87 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 351.87 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 69,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,198.75/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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