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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 354.06 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 354.06 and 133.21 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 354.06 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/354.06 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 354.06 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 47,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,163.45/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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