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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.17, 353.57 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.17, 353.57 and 133.27 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.17 : 353.57 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.17/353.57 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.17x = 353.57 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.17x = 47,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119.72/236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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