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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353 and 132.64 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 46,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,821.92/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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