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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 354.80 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 354.80 and 140.05 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 354.80 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/354.80 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 354.80 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 49,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,690.63/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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