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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.26, 354.47 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.26, 354.47 and 133.62 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.26 : 354.47 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.26/354.47 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.26x = 354.47 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.26x = 47,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364.28/236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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