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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 353.75 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 353.75 and 199.29 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 353.75 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/353.75 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 353.75 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 70,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,498.84/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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