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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 352.85 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 352.85 and 139.66 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 352.85 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/352.85 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 352.85 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 49,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,279.03/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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