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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.70, 353.04 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.70, 353.04 and 194.66 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.70 : 353.04 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.70/353.04 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.70x = 353.04 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.70x = 68,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,722.77/235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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