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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 353.97 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 353.97 and 194.40 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 353.97 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/353.97 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 353.97 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 68,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811.77/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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