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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.45, 354.71 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.45, 354.71 and 140.06 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.45 : 354.71 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.45/354.71 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.45x = 354.71 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.45x = 49,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.92/236.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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