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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 353.31 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 353.31 and 139.51 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 353.31 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/353.31 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 353.31 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 49,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290.28/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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