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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.57, 352.90 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.57, 352.90 and 132.54 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.57 : 352.90 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.57/352.90 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.57x = 352.90 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.57x = 46,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773.37/235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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