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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.40, 352.83 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.40, 352.83 and 138.74 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.40 : 352.83 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.40/352.83 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.40x = 352.83 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.40x = 48,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,951.63/235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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