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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 353.04 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 353.04 and 139.28 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 353.04 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/353.04 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 353.04 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 49,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,171.41/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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