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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 353.20 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 353.20 and 119.92 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 353.20 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/353.20 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 353.20 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 42,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355.74/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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