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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 352.84 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 352.84 and 195.12 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 352.84 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/352.84 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 352.84 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 68,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,846.14/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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