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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 354.99 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 354.99 and 140.42 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 354.99 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/354.99 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 354.99 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 49,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847.70/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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