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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.71, 354.56 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.71, 354.56 and 139.11 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.71 : 354.56 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.71/354.56 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.71x = 354.56 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.71x = 49,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322.84/236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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