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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 354.03 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 354.03 and 133.42 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 354.03 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/354.03 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 354.03 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 47,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,234.68/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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