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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 355.54 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 355.54 and 195.54 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 355.54 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/355.54 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 355.54 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 69,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,521.84/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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