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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.81, 353.46 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.81, 353.46 and 138.31 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.81 : 353.46 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.81/353.46 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.81x = 353.46 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.81x = 48,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,886.69/235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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