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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 352.55 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 352.55 and 137.81 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 352.55 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/352.55 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 352.55 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 48,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586.14/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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