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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 352.62 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 352.62 and 132.47 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 352.62 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/352.62 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 352.62 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 46,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,709.81/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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