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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.78, 354.14 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.78, 354.14 and 139.05 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.78 : 354.14 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.78/354.14 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.78x = 354.14 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.78x = 49,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240.70/236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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