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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 354.24 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 354.24 and 138.69 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 354.24 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/354.24 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 354.24 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 49,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,129.55/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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