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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.02, 353.82 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.02, 353.82 and 139.63 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.02 : 353.82 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.02/353.82 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.02x = 353.82 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.02x = 49,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,402.12/236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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