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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 351.87 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 351.87 and 199.26 is: 297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 351.87 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/351.87 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 351.87 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 70,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,113.62/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.46

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