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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 353.19 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 353.19 and 137.80 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 353.19 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/353.19 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 353.19 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 48,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669.58/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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