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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 352.65 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 352.65 and 194.82 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 352.65 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/352.65 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 352.65 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 68,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,703.27/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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