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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.77, 354.94 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.77, 354.94 and 140.38 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.77 : 354.94 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.77/354.94 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.77x = 354.94 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.77x = 49,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,826.48/236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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