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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 325.62 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 325.62 and 198.92 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 325.62 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/325.62 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 325.62 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 64,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772.33/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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