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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 352.97 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 352.97 and 196.84 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 352.97 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/352.97 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 352.97 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 69,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,476.75/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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