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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.84, 354.02 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.84, 354.02 and 138.45 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.84 : 354.02 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.84/354.02 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.84x = 354.02 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.84x = 49,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,014.07/235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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