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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.71 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.71 and 137.84 is: 206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.71 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.71 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.71 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 48,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,615.78/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.49

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