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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 354.11 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 354.11 and 197.48 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 354.11 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/354.11 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 354.11 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 69,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,926.88/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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