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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.15, 354.21 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.15, 354.21 and 133.11 is: 199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.15 : 354.21 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.15/354.21 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.15x = 354.21 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.15x = 47,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,148.39/236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.66

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