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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.61 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.61 and 133.07 is: 199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.61 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.61 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.61 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 47,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053.11/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.60

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