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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 352.86 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 352.86 and 132.30 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 352.86 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/352.86 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 352.86 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 46,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,682.88/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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