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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 353.27 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 353.27 and 137.96 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 353.27 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/353.27 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 353.27 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 48,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,734.67/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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