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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 355.26 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 355.26 and 139.25 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 355.26 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/355.26 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 355.26 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 49,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,468.18/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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