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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 353.25 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 353.25 and 131.39 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 353.25 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/353.25 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 353.25 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 46,411.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,411.75/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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