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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 352.62 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 352.62 and 137.51 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 352.62 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/352.62 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 352.62 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 48,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,488.78/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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