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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 353.03 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 353.03 and 137.95 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 353.03 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/353.03 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 353.03 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 48,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702.07/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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