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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.72, 352.98 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.72, 352.98 and 195.28 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.72 : 352.98 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.72/352.98 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.72x = 352.98 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.72x = 68,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,929.93/235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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