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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.14, 354.21 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.14, 354.21 and 139.84 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.14 : 354.21 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.14/354.21 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.14x = 354.21 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.14x = 49,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,532.73/236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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