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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 353.02 and 79.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 353.02 and 79.19 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 353.02 = 79.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/353.02 = 79.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 353.02 × 79.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 27,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955.65/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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