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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.79 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.79 and 133.32 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.79 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.79 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.79 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 47,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167.28/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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