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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 353.16 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 353.16 and 139.32 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 353.16 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/353.16 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 353.16 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 49,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.25/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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