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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 353.28 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 353.28 and 139.36 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 353.28 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/353.28 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 353.28 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 49,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,233.10/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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