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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.18, 353.03 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.18, 353.03 and 137.80 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.18 : 353.03 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.18/353.03 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.18x = 353.03 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.18x = 48,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,646.11/235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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