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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 353.28 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 353.28 and 119.93 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 353.28 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/353.28 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 353.28 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 42,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368.87/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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