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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.56 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.56 and 136.17 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.56 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.56 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.56 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 47,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735.76/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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