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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.01, 352.96 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.01, 352.96 and 133.04 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.01 : 352.96 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.01/352.96 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.01x = 352.96 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.01x = 46,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958.35/236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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