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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.88, 355.14 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.88, 355.14 and 140.67 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.88 : 355.14 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.88/355.14 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.88x = 355.14 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.88x = 49,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,957.54/236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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