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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 352.53 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 352.53 and 132.78 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 352.53 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/352.53 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 352.53 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 46,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808.93/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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