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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.60 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.60 and 131.19 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.60 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.60 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.60 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 46,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,257.59/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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