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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 352.08 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 352.08 and 139.12 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 352.08 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/352.08 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 352.08 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 48,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,981.37/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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