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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 352.77 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 352.77 and 72.83 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 352.77 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/352.77 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 352.77 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 25,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,690.48/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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