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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 353.87 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 353.87 and 149.19 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 353.87 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/353.87 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 353.87 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 52,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,793.12/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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