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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.93, 353.77 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.93, 353.77 and 138.45 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.93 : 353.77 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.93/353.77 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.93x = 353.77 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.93x = 48,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977.00/235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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