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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 354.83 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 354.83 and 140.45 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 354.83 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/354.83 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 354.83 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 49,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,833.40/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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