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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 353.04 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 353.04 and 132.64 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 353.04 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/353.04 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 353.04 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 46,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,827.23/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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