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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 354.90 and 139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 354.90 and 139.00 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 354.90 = 139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/354.90 = 139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 354.90 × 139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 49,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.33/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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