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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 353.44 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 353.44 and 197.16 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 353.44 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/353.44 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 353.44 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 69,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,684.23/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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