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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 352.73 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 352.73 and 132.73 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 352.73 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/352.73 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 352.73 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 46,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817.85/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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