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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 352.67 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 352.67 and 198.93 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 352.67 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/352.67 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 352.67 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 70,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,155.65/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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