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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 352.71 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 352.71 and 72.83 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 352.71 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/352.71 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 352.71 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 25,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,686.11/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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