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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 353.84 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 353.84 and 140 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 353.84 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/353.84 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 353.84 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 49,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,537.60/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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