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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 353.67 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 353.67 and 79.53 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 353.67 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/353.67 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 353.67 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 28,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127.74/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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