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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 352.55 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 352.55 and 194.09 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 352.55 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/352.55 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 352.55 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 68,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,425.15/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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