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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 352.98 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 352.98 and 132.71 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 352.98 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/352.98 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 352.98 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 46,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842.21/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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