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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 354.34 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 354.34 and 137.43 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 354.34 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/354.34 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 354.34 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 48,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,695.68/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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