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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.74, 352.10 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.74, 352.10 and 139.16 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.74 : 352.10 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.74/352.10 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.74x = 352.10 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.74x = 48,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998.24/234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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