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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 352.88 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 352.88 and 132.79 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 352.88 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/352.88 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 352.88 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 46,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.94/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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