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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 352.81 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 352.81 and 132.59 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 352.81 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/352.81 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 352.81 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 46,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.13/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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