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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.95, 354.21 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.95, 354.21 and 133.21 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.95 : 354.21 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.95/354.21 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.95x = 354.21 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.95x = 47,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.31/235.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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