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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.45, 352.85 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.45, 352.85 and 132.69 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.45 : 352.85 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.45/352.85 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.45x = 352.85 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.45x = 46,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819.67/235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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