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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 351 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 351 and 197.02 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 351 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/351 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 351 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 69,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,154.46/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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