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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 354.71 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 354.71 and 199.40 is: 299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 354.71 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/354.71 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 354.71 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 70,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,727.90/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.89

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