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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.88, 351.89 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.88, 351.89 and 200.04 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.88 : 351.89 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.88/351.89 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.88x = 351.89 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.88x = 70,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,392.08/235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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