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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.91, 354 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.91, 354 and 114.20 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.91 : 354 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.91/354 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.91x = 354 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.91x = 40,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426.80/235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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