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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.85, 354.93 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.85, 354.93 and 139.38 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.85 : 354.93 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.85/354.93 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.85x = 354.93 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.85x = 49,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470.14/236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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