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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.80, 354.92 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.80, 354.92 and 139.10 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.80 : 354.92 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.80/354.92 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.80x = 354.92 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.80x = 49,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,369.37/236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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