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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.79 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.79 and 137.60 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.79 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.79 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.79 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 48,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,543.90/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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