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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 353.61 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 353.61 and 132.80 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 353.61 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/353.61 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 353.61 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 46,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958.74/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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