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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.60, 354.58 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.60, 354.58 and 138.90 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.60 : 354.58 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.60/354.58 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.60x = 354.58 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.60x = 49,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251.16/236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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