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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.36, 354.31 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.36, 354.31 and 138.87 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.36 : 354.31 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.36/354.31 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.36x = 354.31 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.36x = 49,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.68/236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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