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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.94, 354.99 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.94, 354.99 and 139.82 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.94 : 354.99 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.94/354.99 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.94x = 354.99 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.94x = 49,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,634.70/235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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