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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 352.65 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 352.65 and 139.16 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 352.65 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/352.65 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 352.65 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 49,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.77/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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