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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.01, 352.51 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.01, 352.51 and 138.75 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.01 : 352.51 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.01/352.51 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.01x = 352.51 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.01x = 48,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.42/235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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