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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 352.99 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 352.99 and 139.06 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 352.99 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/352.99 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 352.99 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 49,086.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086.79/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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