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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 353.28 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 353.28 and 132.95 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 353.28 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/353.28 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 353.28 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 46,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.96/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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