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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 353.03 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 353.03 and 195.17 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 353.03 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/353.03 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 353.03 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 68,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,898.12/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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