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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.18, 352.57 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.18, 352.57 and 138.79 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.18 : 352.57 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.18/352.57 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.18x = 352.57 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.18x = 48,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933.19/235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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