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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.34 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.34 and 132.78 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.34 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.34 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.34 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 46,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,916.49/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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