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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 353.70 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 353.70 and 133.20 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 353.70 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/353.70 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 353.70 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 47,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112.84/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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