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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 353.57 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 353.57 and 133.25 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 353.57 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/353.57 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 353.57 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 47,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,110.77/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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