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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 352.80 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 352.80 and 137.87 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 352.80 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/352.80 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 352.80 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 48,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,640.54/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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