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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 352.38 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 352.38 and 97.89 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 352.38 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/352.38 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 352.38 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 34,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,494.48/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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