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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 353.42 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 353.42 and 132.86 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 353.42 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/353.42 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 353.42 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 46,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,955.38/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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