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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.61 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.61 and 132.48 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.61 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.61 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.61 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 46,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713.11/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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