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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.09, 351.75 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.09, 351.75 and 140.93 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.09 : 351.75 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.09/351.75 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.09x = 351.75 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.09x = 49,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,572.13/235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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