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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 353.64 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 353.64 and 139.50 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 353.64 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/353.64 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 353.64 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 49,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332.78/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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