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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 355.52 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 355.52 and 139.46 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 355.52 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/355.52 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 355.52 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 49,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578.34/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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