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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 352.49 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 352.49 and 198.73 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 352.49 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/352.49 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 352.49 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 70,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,048.46/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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