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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.78, 353.60 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.78, 353.60 and 133.10 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.78 : 353.60 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.78/353.60 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.78x = 353.60 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.78x = 47,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,064.16/235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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