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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 353.06 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 353.06 and 132.70 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 353.06 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/353.06 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 353.06 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 46,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,851.06/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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