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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.26 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.26 and 139.93 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.26 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.26 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.26 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 49,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,011.94/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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