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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 352.92 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 352.92 and 132.70 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 352.92 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/352.92 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 352.92 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 46,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832.48/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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