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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.57, 354.57 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.57, 354.57 and 139.12 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.57 : 354.57 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.57/354.57 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.57x = 354.57 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.57x = 49,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,326.89/236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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