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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 353.37 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 353.37 and 139.25 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 353.37 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/353.37 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 353.37 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 49,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,206.77/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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